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Producer
CTV CP24Producer
Feb. 2011TorontoResponsible for 5 hours of live news programming a day at a 24-hour news channel Duties include reporter assignment, story selection, tease writing, line-up and line producing the show in control room Must also deal with daily challenges of breaking news and live events
Producer
CitytvProducer
Nov. 2006 - Oct. 2010TorontoResponsible for all elements of CityNews Tonight (Monday to Friday at 11 pm) Duties included assigning reporters, daily story selection, managing writers & editors, covering breaking news, deciding line-up for show, producing the show live in the control room
Editor
680 NewsEditor
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2006TorontoIn charge of lining-up six hours of the 680 “news wheel” per shift Responsible for story selection, writing copy, editing and research; as well as staff and resource management – and writing and posting stories on website
Writer
CBCWriter
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2005TorontoWrite scripts as assigned Find appropriate packaged reports or visuals for use in voice-overs Work with editor to cut video required for scripts and headlines
Senior Producer
ROBTv Report on Business TelevisionSenior Producer
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2003TorontoConsulted with internal and external software experts to develop and maintenance all ROBtv data streams, including scrolling stock ticker, live indices information and all on-air graphics. Trained staff in use of software interface with the stock indices, as well as how to incorporate the data into our news programming; also wrote manual for staff. Supervised the planning and execution of special broadcasts for federal government budgets and speeches from the throne. Produced three hours of live news programming a day
Executive Producer
CHCH TVExecutive Producer
May. 1998 - Jun. 1999HamiltonSpearheaded the design, installation and on-air launch of the first virtual news set to be used in the production of daily news in Canada. Oversaw the rebranding of CHCH as ONtv, which included expanding the reach of the station across Ontario. Managed a staff of 45 people that included scheduling, resource management, employee evaluations, union relations and problem solving. Implemented and managed a new editorial process that included journalistic standards, story selection, idea development, coverage plans, breaking news, specials, news series, etc. Led assignment meetings (day and evening), line-up meetings (three per day) Liaised with show producers daily about shows reviews and problem management.
Special Projects Manager
WIC TelevisionSpecial Projects Manager
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1998TorontoSupervised the drafting of applications to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for expansion and for specialty channel licenses. This included liaising with government staff regarding filing of all required documentation, questions about application and hearing preparation. Prepared application briefing books and conducted mock question and answer sessions with senior management in preparation for CRTC hearings. Collaborated with management teams at WIC Television stations across the country in preparing their operating and capital budgets, including assembling budget for the whole division and preparing the budgets for presentation to the WIC Board of Directors.
Pool Supervisor, Lifeguard, Instructor
City of MississaugaPool Supervisor, Lifeguard, Instructor
Jan. 1983 - Dec. 1993Mississauga
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